Gilad Erdan

Netanya heroes receive citations for halting terror attack

Two civilians who showed great bravery in neutralizing knife-wielding terrorist last week receive citations from minister and mayor.

IDF destroys Jaffa Gate terrorists' homes

Last night IDF forces demolished the homes of two terrorists who carried out the stabbing attack near Jaffa Gate.

Minister: Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg have blood on their hands

Internal Security Min. Erdan launches scathing attack on Facebook for allowing incitement which led to shocking murder of 13-year-old girl.

Amid Temple Mount violence, PM upholds ban on MK visits

Prime minister, internal security minister, discuss escalating Muslim violence; ban on MKs visiting to continue at least into next week.

Closure order for PA TV channel operating in Israel

Public Security Minister Erdan orders Musawa, TV channel funded by Palestinian Auhority, to cease operations.

‘There will be consequences against Israeli BDS-supporters’

MK Erdan announces establishment of legal team to combat Israelis working to isolate their country from the rest of the world.

Netanyahu: Cruelty and murder in the heart of Tel Aviv

Netanyahu, Liberman and Erdan visit the site of Tel Aviv attack, vow to restore security.

No more terrorists to be buried in eastern Jerusalem

Police to choose where terrorists are buried, after several incidents of incitement, terror support at funerals.

Netanyahu visits Judea-Samaria expo in the Kremlin

As PM visits, Yesha Council holds pavilion of local goods in Moscow for first time; Minister Erdan lauds victory over BDS.

American Anthropologists reject BDS

American Anthropological Association narrowly defeats Israel boycott, Erdan praises 'latest in series of achievements.'

Erdan moves to ban transfer of terrorists' bodies - in Jerusalem

Family of terrorist reneges on promise not to turn funeral into advertisement for terrorism.

Watch: 'I don't get Ya'alon, Liberman will be excellent'

Minister Erdan tells NY conference that Defense Minister's choice to quit makes no sense, Liberman will bring 'fresh thinking.'

Despite promises, Israel again returns bodies of terrorists

Bodies of two terrorists involved in stabbing attacks returned to families overnight. Both were residents of the capital.

Female terrorists wanted death to meet 'handsome martyrs'

Two female terrorists admit they wanted to die so as to unite with handsome male terrorists who were killed while attacking Jews.

Public Security Minister wants to further ease gun restrictions

Minister Gilad Erdan aims to allow all former infantry soldiers to qualify for private gun licenses.

Elections imminent?

Key Likud Minister: Government is about to collapse

Erdan calls on Zionist Union to join unity government, warns budget will bring down the coalition and 'we don't need elections.'

BDS activists destroy signs for Israeli display in Paris

Anti-Israel activists destroy advertisements for ‘Open a Door to Israel’ exhibit, currently on display at the Louvre museum.

Netanyahu orders not to return terrorists' bodies

PM orders Defense Minister Ya'alon to stop returning bodies, in apparent move towards Internal Security Minister's position.

Tempers flare as Bennett faces off against Netanyahu, Ya'alon

Bennett slams comments by PM, defense minister regarding soldier who killed terrorist in Hevron. Netanyahu: Don't lecture me.

Knesset passes law against employing illegal Arab infiltrators

Despite MK Ahmed Tibi's sabotage attempt, Knesset passes law to punish those who support illegal infiltrators 44-16.

Honenu: Government taking gun licenses, citizens defenseless

Legal defense organization Honenu claims many losing their gun licenses for unnecessary reasons, which endangers public.

Decorations of valor to heroes of the terror war

Internal Security Minister agrees to give recognition and honor to those who fought terrorists, prime among them Rabbi Nehemia Lavi.

Erdan: IDF plan to beat terror with peace talks is 'infuriating'

Internal Security Minister discusses IDF Intelligence head's call for 'diplomatic process,' noting periods of peace talks more lethal.

'We never emptied a magazine into a child!'

Internal Security Minister dissects IDF Chief of Staff's call not to 'empty magazines' into 13-year-old female terrorists with scissors.

Terrorist's body returned after week delay

Police deliver the first body of ten Arab terrorists responsible for attacks in the recent wave of terror, but under strict conditions.

Israel delays return of Jerusalem terrorists' bodies

Hours before return of first of ten terrorists, Israel Police announce delivery of Jerusalem stabber to be postponed until Tuesday.

Smotrich opposes Netanyahu's law to oust Arab MKs

As Joint Arab List MKs boycott discussion on law proposal, Jewish Home's Smotrich becomes unlikely ally, note law open to abuse.

Bill giving police right to search anyone passes into law

Erdan's police search authority law has passed its final two readings.

Results of 'Likudiada' mock primaries

As part of Likud event in Eilat, mock primaries find Gila Gamliel most popular party member.

Protesters, incitement return to Temple Mount

Friday's prayers saw the return of protestors affiliated with the outlawed Islamic Movement to the Temple Mount.

Israel plans to expose PA terror incitement to the world

Strategic Affairs Minister Erdan presents Cabinet with index of incitement, promises to 'methodically expose' terror culture to the nations.

New Israeli video shows PA's incitement

Israel launches new campaign intending to show to the international community the PA's continuing incitement to terrorism against Israelis.

Erdan bans PA from holding an event in Jerusalem

Int Sec Minister puts kibosh on PA event to 'rejuvenate Palestinian cultural institutions' in capital, vows to defend sovereignty.

Security Minister: We need more Arab police

Erdan calls for widespread recruitment of Arabs and 'much, much larger scope integration,' in shadow of Milhem attack and accomplices.

Erdan thanks special ops 'on behalf of all of Israel’

Public Security Minister meets with covert counter-terror unit fighters who eliminated terrorist Nashat Milhem.

Security Minister: Bin Laden wasn't caught overnight either

Interior Security Minister defends security forces for taking a week to hunt down Nashat Milhem, as suspected accomplices kept in jail.

Terror victim's widow meets with police who shot him

Yifat Ben Ari tells policewomen who shot her husband, Ofer, while eliminating terrorists during Jerusalem attack to only 'look forward.'

Father of Tel Aviv terrorist arrested

Police detain Mohammed Melhem, father of Nashat Melhem, for questioning. Nashat murdered three in Tel Aviv on Friday.

IDF soldiers and dogs join search for Tel Aviv terrorist

Searches for Nashat Melhem yield no result; Internal Security Min. reveals he deliberately got rid of phone to make himself harder to trace.

Ministers under fire for implying accidents worse than terror

Leftist politicians accuse Bennett and Erdan of using rampant car accidents to 'justify' government's failure in dealing with terrorism.

Erdan: No reason to believe terrorist is still in Tel Aviv

Minister of Public Security tries to calm Tel Aviv residents' concerns.

Capital on terror lockdown

Netanyahu orders barriers put at Jerusalem bus stops

After car attack, PM launches expensive plan for 300 bus stations; Internal Security Minister: 'I don't see an end to the terror wave.'

Security Min. slams investigation of cop who killed terrorist

Erdan 'saddened' by Justice Ministry's investigation against cop who shot scissor terrorists in Jerusalem, hopes case will be closed soon.

Erdan admits there's no evidence in Duma case

Internal Security Minister says police don't have evidence to try Jewish suspects, as lawyers complain investigation breaches law.

Acting Police Commissioner to resign at end of 2015

Police Commissioner Bentzi Sau to retire after training his replacement, Roni Alsheich; second police shake-up this week.

Erdan denies Jewish quota on Temple Mount

Internal Security Minister says there will not be a limit on Jewish visitors to Temple Mount, despite police announcement to the contrary.

Israel weighs suing EU over 'settlement' labeling

Justice and Strategic Affairs Minister have contacted several law firms for opinion on filing a suit with the World Trade Organization.

Erdan: Benefits Outweigh Risks in Islamic Movement Ban

Arab public may get angry, warns Internal Security Minister, but the move is worth it - and should have been taken in 2000.

The monopoly returns? Outrage mounts over sale of Golan Telecom

Gilad Erdan demands Antitrust Authority and Communications Ministry reject 'harmful' billion shekel sale of Golan Telecom to Cellcom.

Ban on fireworks shot by Arab rioters

Import of fireworks, which tests show can be lethal, banned in initiative of Erdan to try and limit Arab terror arsenal.

Minister to haredi MK: Did you justify Arafat?

Fierce debate rages in Knesset committee over ascent to Temple Mount, in which MK Gafni blames terror on Jewish presence at holiest site.

Erdan: Once A Terrorist is Neutralized, Leave Him

Internal Security Minister severely condemns wrongful death of Eritrean national, warns public to draw line at self-defense.

Erdan Reveals Abbas's 'Terror Lie' to the West

Internal Security Minister pens column in UK paper explaining that PA Temple Mount incitement is at the core of current terror wave.

State Dept. Backtracks: No Violation of Temple Mount Status Quo

After blaming Israel for Arab terror, State Dept. spokesman John Kirby says he 'did not intend to suggest' Temple Mount status quo broken.

Erdan: State Dept. Has 'Always Been Hostile' to Us

Internal Security Minister blasts US State Dept. for 'accepting lies' about Israel's use of force without proper investigation.

Israel to Relax Gun Laws amid Wave of Terror

Internal Security Min. announces lifting of some restrictions, says haredi teachers should be armed as terrorists see them as prime targets.

Minister Warns Synagogues Prime Target for Terrorists

Religious Affairs Minister David Azoulay makes specific requests to secure synagogues, noting prayer cannot be postponed.

Israel Will Not Return the Bodies of Terrorists

Security Cabinet adopts Erdan's suggestion not to allow 'terror rally' funerals, weighs burying terrorists on the borders of Israel.

Gov't, Mayor Mulling Closing Off Jerusalem Arab Neighborhoods

Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan also considering relaxing restrictions on issuing firearms licenses, as deadly attacks continue.

Israel Could Refuse to Return Terrorists' Bodies

Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan pushing proposal to bury terrorists without fanfare in cemeteries for enemy dead.